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Samsung Galaxy S3 update for T-Mobile may be the end of Universal Search

The T-Mobile version of the Samsung Galaxy S3 is receiving a small update today designed to address a few bug fixes and, possibly, remove a few features along the way, too. For those that don’t know, Samsung Galaxy S3 T-Mobile units have recently came to store shelves without the existence of universal search functionality. It is believed that today’s fix might remove this feature, fix a few bugs, update radio and kernel version, and add a brightness slider. Universal Search is a useful feature, and one we all would hate to see go, but it is just one of the victims of Samsung and Apple patent wars, with the feature deemed to infringe upon Apple’s patents, at least in the U.S.

For the moment, it’s unconfirmed whether or not the update includes these changes that will put all Galaxy S units from T-Mobile on the same page, although it wouldn’t be surprising. If it doesn’t happen on this update, it’s likely only a matter of time until T-Mobile Galaxy S3 users will have to say goodbye to Universal Search.

Andrew is one of the three Managing Editors of Android Authority, primarily responsible for the overseeing of US team of writers, in addition to several other projects such as VR Source and more. He loves tech, gaming, his family, and good conversations with like-minded folks.